Here we have almost 18 feet of British luxury, almost 2 feet longer than the Majestic Major upon which it’s based. In 1962 it was less than half the price of any Rolls Royce limo. They are said to handle very… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1956 Singer Roadster
Before you dismiss this 1956 Singer 4AD SM 1500 roadster as one of a handful of ’50s low-production sports cars that suffered from 10 pounds of wishful thinking in a five-pound reality-shaped bag, consider that the (also English) Singer… more»
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Never Been Fixed: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra
Quick: when is a Fiat not a Fiat? When it’s a Pininfarina Azzurra, of course! (Bertone X1/9 gets you credit, too, smartypants). After Fiat gave up the ghost on the U.S. market, it turned its aging but still popular… more»
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Dropped A Valve: 1969 Camaro Z28
We’ve seen more Camaro Z/28s that are “missing” their original DZ 302 than we can count. Given that there are more Z/28s today then were ever built, it makes buying one a bit nerve-wracking. That’s why you need to… more»
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Aircraft Hangar Find: 1987 Porsche 930
Few cars scream ’80s excess louder than the original Porsche 930, the turbocharged supercar that frightened road test editors and track day enthusiasts from its introduction to the present day. Valued have been rising, and this example here on eBay was… more»
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Affordable Drop Top: 1964 Dodge Dart 270
When an affordable original condition Mopar convertible comes up for sale, my attention span collapses and turns to the convertible in question. Parked since 2003, this Dart Convertible is thought to be original, and appears to be quite a… more»
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Orange Slice of Formula One: 1976 Cosworth Vega
To understand a Cosworth Vega you must first appreciate the history of Cosworth. An English engine builder of the highest caliber, Cosworth has supplied race-winning Formula One and other engines since the 1950s. The story behind the Cosworth and… more»
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How They Used To Be Found: 1968 Camaro Convertible
Some of you may have noticed that I have attended a lot of car shows and frequent local cruise ins. It is a lot of fun seeing what might turn up, or what won’t turn up. It used to… more»
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A Jewel: 1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Mike F. for this terrific and unusual find! This 1960 Armstrong Siddeley Star Sapphire is one of the final year models from this storied marque. Never heard of Armstrong Siddeley? You’re not alone. However,… more»
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Challengering: 1970 Dodge Challenger
It is easy to take a look at this Challenger and see what it once was before someone parked it in a barn. This car has a 440, which makes me think someone had a lot of fun with… more»
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Six Pack Survivor: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Survivors of this vintage are pretty uncommon, especially Mopars. If you don’t already know why, the answer is rust! Though this car certainly isn’t any kind of show-ready cream puff, it is mostly intact and original. In my opinion,… more»
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Prehistoric Brodozer: 1962 Mack B-61
I had the privilege of partaking in the second weekend of the Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run last weekend. There are two huge rod runs each year, and each of them spans two weekends. The first is usually populated… more»
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Civil Defender: 1968 Dodge Power Wagon
In all honesty, this generation of Dodge trucks is one of the best looking by far. Located in Salisbury, Massachusetts, this fantastic fire truck was spotted by reader Tom A. Found here on craigslist for a whopping $1,600, I’m… more»
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RHD and 4WD: 1988 Toyota Corolla Wagon
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting one of more established importers of Japanese-market vehicles to the U.S. He specialized in Mitsubishi-branded military Jeeps, but also had an eye for other unusual JDM cars and trucks…. more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Lancia Fulvia 3 Coupe
This Series 3 Lancia Fulvia is a recent import direct from Italy, and is listed with no reserve. Thse pretty coupes combine gorgeous Italian styling with some level of motorsports pedigree, given its success on the international rally circuit…. more»
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The Costs of a Rebuild: Basketcase E30 M3
Similar to the aircooled Porsche 911, E30-chassis BMW M3s have enjoyed a rapid rise in price. Owners who bought them as weekend cars or track beaters in the late 90s and early 2000s likely netted themselves a tidy profit… more»
